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All Aboard! | Fostoria Rail Festival Returns for its 23rd Year

Train enthusiasts, come one and come all! The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society is very excited to announce that the 23rd Annual Fostoria Rail Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Held at Fostoria Junior/ Senior High School and Fostoria Elementary School, this event is filled with exciting activities for all who love trains. Head out to the festival to explore and celebrate the rich railroad heritage we have here in Fostoria, Ohio!

Plan Your Visit:

  • Date – Saturday, September 27, 2025 
  • Time – 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Location – Fostoria Junior/Senior High School and Elementary School (1001 Park Ave., Fostoria, OH 44830)
  • Admission – $6 (Children under 10 are Free)
  • Parking – Free (Available on Site)

 

This family-friendly event offers fun for all ages. Experience a world of trains with model trains, train merchandise, mini-train ride, kids’ activities, photo contest, and more! Indulge in the various food vendors available at the festival with all the delicious foods there are to offer. Even better, participate in the soup contest where everyone can put their cooking skills to the test! In addition, continue to explore the festival by making your way over to the Iron Triangle to experience trains up close. The Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark is a 5-acre tract directly inside the three double-track mainline freight trains that run through Fostoria, Ohio. Open 24/7, this park has a 360 degree viewing platform that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the 60 plus trains that travel through Fostoria daily.

The Fostoria Rail Festival is organized by the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the city’s railroad heritage. By visiting the festival, you’re not only building long-lasting memories but supporting a good cause. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Take your friends and family for a day full of lasting memories in Fostoria’s rich train heritage at the Fostoria Rail Festival!

For more information on this event visit here.